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Exclaim

ɪkˈskleɪm
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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叫ぶ (さけぶ), 声を上げる (こえをあげる), 感嘆する (かんたんする)

Exclaim meanings in Japanese

叫ぶ (さけぶ)

Example:
She exclaimed in surprise when she saw the gift.
彼女はプレゼントを見たときに驚いて叫びました。
He exclaimed, 'What a beautiful day!'
彼は「なんて美しい日なんだ!」と叫びました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in situations of strong emotion like surprise, excitement, or joy.
Note: Often used in direct speech to convey a strong reaction.

声を上げる (こえをあげる)

Example:
The crowd exclaimed in unison when the fireworks started.
花火が始まると、群衆は一斉に声を上げました。
They exclaimed with joy when they heard the news.
彼らはその知らせを聞いて喜びの声を上げました。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Can be used in both casual and more formal settings to indicate a group reaction.
Note: This expression can also imply cheering or celebrating.

感嘆する (かんたんする)

Example:
He exclaimed in admiration at the painting.
彼はその絵を見て感嘆しました。
She exclaims her appreciation for the performance.
彼女はその演技に感謝の気持ちを表明しました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in situations where someone expresses admiration or appreciation.
Note: This usage is more common in written Japanese or formal speeches.

Exclaim's synonyms

shout

To shout means to say something loudly and forcefully, often in excitement or anger.
Example: He shouted with joy when he heard the good news.
Note: More commonly associated with raising one's voice, often in a commanding or emotional manner.

yell

To yell is to shout loudly, often in a way that shows anger or frustration.
Example: The coach yelled instructions to the players during the game.
Note: Similar to 'shout,' but may convey a stronger sense of anger or urgency.

Exclaim expressions, common phrases

Cry out

To cry out means to shout or exclaim loudly, often in surprise, pain, or excitement.
Example: She cried out in pain when she stubbed her toe.
Note: While 'cry out' can be used interchangeably with 'exclaim' in some contexts, it often implies a sense of urgency or strong emotion.

Shout out

To shout out means to say something loudly and often suddenly, typically to get someone's attention or express enthusiasm.
Example: The fans shouted out the team's name during the game.
Note: Similar to 'cry out,' 'shout out' carries a connotation of volume and directness that can convey a more immediate or urgent tone.

Call out

To call out means to say something loudly, often to draw attention to it or to challenge or criticize someone.
Example: The teacher called out the correct answer to the question.
Note: While 'call out' can mean to exclaim or shout, it is often used in situations where there is a need to make a statement or point something out clearly.

Yell out

To yell out means to shout loudly, often to communicate something urgently or in a forceful manner.
Example: He yelled out a warning to the people crossing the street.
Note: Similar to 'shout out,' 'yell out' emphasizes the volume and intensity of the exclamation and is often used in situations requiring immediate attention.

Proclaim

To proclaim means to announce or declare something publicly, often in a formal or official manner.
Example: The king proclaimed a day of celebration for the entire kingdom.
Note: 'Proclaim' typically carries a sense of authority or formality, indicating a deliberate and official declaration rather than a spontaneous or emotional outburst.

Declare

To declare means to state something emphatically or officially, often in a public or formal setting.
Example: She declared her love for him in front of everyone.
Note: 'Declare' is similar to 'proclaim' in that it implies a deliberate and often formal announcement, but it can also be used in more personal or informal contexts.

Utter

To utter means to express something vocally or verbally, often with a specific tone or emotion.
Example: He uttered a cry of joy when he saw the surprise waiting for him.
Note: 'Utter' is a more formal and literary term compared to 'exclaim,' often used to describe the act of speaking or vocalizing with a particular intention or feeling.

Exclaim everyday (slang) expressions

Blurt out

To say something suddenly or without thinking first.
Example: He blurted out the answer without thinking.
Note: The emphasis is on the suddenness or lack of forethought in 'blurt out' compared to 'exclaim.'

Spill out

To express something in a sudden and uncontrollable manner.
Example: Emotions spilled out of her in a torrent of words.
Note: While 'exclaim' focuses on vocal expression, 'spill out' includes a sense of overflow or excess emotions being released.

Pop off

To speak out, often with enthusiasm or impulsiveness.
Example: She popped off with excitement when she heard the good news.
Note: The informal and casual nature of 'pop off' emphasizes a spontaneous or enthusiastic response.

Burst out

To suddenly express something, usually with intensity.
Example: Laughter burst out of the room as he told the joke.
Note: 'Burst out' conveys a sense of energy and intensity in the expression, akin to a sudden eruption.

Erupt

To express intense emotion suddenly and forcefully.
Example: Anger erupted from him as he heard the insult.
Note: The term 'erupt' suggests a powerful, intense outburst of emotion similar to a volcanic eruption.

Gush

To express enthusiasm or emotion in an unrestrained and effusive manner.
Example: She gushed with excitement at the news of her promotion.
Note: While 'exclaim' signifies a vocal expression, 'gush' implies a more effusive and overflowingly emotional reaction.

Exclaim - Examples

She exclaimed in surprise when she saw the gift.
The teacher's exclamation caught the attention of the students.
"Wow, that's amazing!" he exclaimed.

Exclaim grammar

Exclaim - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: exclaim
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): exclaimed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): exclaiming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): exclaims
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): exclaim
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): exclaim
Syllables, Separation and Stress
exclaim Contains 2 syllables: ex • claim
Phonetic transcription: ik-ˈsklām
ex claim , ik ˈsklām (The red syllable is stressed)

Exclaim - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
exclaim: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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